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Hazard Mitigation: Bioterrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss different ways to spread infectious diseases. For this bioterrorism lesson, students model the rate of smoke emission using CalRoad software. They analyze the effects of airborne release of biological...
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Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers analyze people's sources of power: resources, organization and numbers. They determine when and how power is exercised by analyzing specific examples.
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1668 Map of Newark Activity

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders read a map for historical information, decipher a map legend and symbols, and expand their knowledge of a historic time.
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Lender or Borrower Be?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the costs and benefits of interest involved with borrowing and depositing at banks.
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The Wildland/Urban Interface Dilemma

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine all sides of the issues surrounding wildland fire. Groups assume the roles of different people who must decide what to do about a fictitious wildfire. They have a discussion to analyze the issue. A good, real life lesson!
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Building the Great Wall of China

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students, in groups, research various Chinese Dynasties. They present their research in the form of Great Wall.
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Mock Standing Committee

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars participate in standing committees to explore controversial issues. They research the issue in order to develop a perspective on the topic.
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What if the Senate were Reformed on the Triple E Model

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate what the Canadian Senate does and what reform would do to the power relationship between the Prime Minister and the Senate.
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Hawaii

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore how to do research on the Internet. After they have completed looking up information they create a haiku.
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Pasta Research

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the story STREGA NONA together as a class and discuss what they know about pasta. They each receive pieces of pasta to glue down on construction paper and write beneath each one what they think it looks like.
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Using Technology To Learn Independently

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore learning strategies that may be incorporated into a classroom. In groups, they prepare a role play that demonstrates a specific learning strategy. students discuss necessary materials,l take notes on the learning...
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Kiken Word Search Puzzle 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Castles and Forts of Wales and Oregon

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students compare a castle in Wales to a fort in Oregon and design and build a castle or fort. In this structure study lesson plan, students complete activities to study castles in Wales to forts in England. Students then design their own...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Tough Choices or Tough Times (Skills of American Workforce)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
America's approach to education has lagged behind as industry and technology have continued to advance. To truly prepare students for the 21st century workforce, and to remain competitive in the global economy, the National Center on...
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Infinitec: Making Decisions Regarding Assistive Technologies

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This site provides questions to think about that will help you or your family members make better decisions about using an assistive technology device.
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ACT360 Media

Act Den: Pop Art Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use Paint Shop Pro to "Design a label for a drink of your choice." Learners will have the opportunity to explore the text tools that Paint Shop Pro offers to change the style, size, effects, and strength of the text.
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Vocaboly: Vocabulary Test: Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an index of vocabulary tests designed for SAT, TOEL, GRE, GMAT, or VOA Special English prep. They come in three levels based on the number of questions: Quick, 10; Medium, 20; and Thorough, 40. For each test, the student may...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: I Can Dream Anything!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Go to this site for fun activities and a great lesson on personal choices and specialization. This lesson provides the primary teacher with an excellent opportunity to incorporate a character education lesson on self-esteem, while...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Classroom Cash Incentive Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about the economy through this informative lesson plan. "In this lesson plan, you will learn how the incentive program affects the personal choices you make in class. You will also analyze how economic incentives can affect...
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American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Progress Monitoring and Decision Making

For Teachers K - 1st
This 2007 PDF brief from Deborah Speece studies an RTI model as a method of identifying children for special education services. The brief illustrates the role of progress monitoring within RTI through two student profiles. This brief...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Recursive and Other Special Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This set of questions includes problems on recursive sequences, piecewise and step functions, and translations of functions. Questions are multiple choice, true/false, and short answer with solutions included.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Education: Weigh Your Options

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Getting and keeping a job often requires special education or training. While an employer may provide or pay for some additional education or training, workers often have to obtain it on their own. In this lesson plan, students use a...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Clipping Coupons

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Explore this website to find out how and why consumers make choices on what products to buy. Learn how producers entice consumers into buying their products. This is a very informative lesson plan.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Price We Pay for Health: Us and Canada

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars will review the health systems of United States and Canada. They will identify the positive aspects of each system. They will look at the trade-offs associated with those positive aspects. In Canada, everyone has health...